Month: October 2026

Stock information displayed outside the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai (Bloomberg/File)
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Sensex, Nifty open flat in green as investors track crude oil prices, US Fed policy decision

The Sensex and Nifty opened flat but in positive territory on Thursday, with investors tracking elevated crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions and the US Federal…

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Wippi screen-free AI Companion.
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Smart toys, curious minds and a case for delaying the first phone

Much like this week’s Neural Dispatch, our Wired Wisdom conversation is also a special package. One where I want to focus on technology relevant for…

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Jio Platforms Managing Director Akash Ambani, Jio Platforms Limited Non-Executive Directors Anant Ambani and Isha Ambani during the bell-ringing ceremony on the day of the listing of company during its IPO. (PTI)
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Jio becomes India’s second most valuable company as shares soar on market debut

Jio Platforms Ltd made a blockbuster stock market debut on Wednesday, surging straight to the position of India’s second most valuable company, as demand for…

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India's deeptech dream remain import dependent for critical components
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India’s deeptech dream remain import dependent for critical components

Bengaluru: Indian deeptech companies remain heavily dependent on imports for critical components such as chips, battery cells, rare-earth magnets and specialised materials, with geopolitical tensions…

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Dashverse: Dashverse shuts DashReels, seeks $40m for AI push
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Dashverse: Dashverse shuts DashReels, seeks $40m for AI push

Peak XV Partners-backed Dashverse has discontinued its consumer microdrama platform, DashReels, and is looking to raise $30-40 million as it shifts its focus to selling…

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Union Cabinet approves ₹10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Scheme to boost India’s production

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a ₹10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme to establish a globally competitive container manufacturing ecosystem in India,…

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Government extends PLI scheme for textiles until 2033-34 to boost MSME participation and investments
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Government extends PLI scheme for textiles until 2033-34 to boost MSME participation and investments

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday announced the extension of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles until 2033-34 for companies approved under its…

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DA Hiked by 3%, to Cost 10K cr More
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Union cabinet approves 3% DA hike for 11.6 million central employees and pensioners, effective July 1

New Delhi: The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved a 3% increase in dearness allowance (DA) for central government employees and dearness relief (DR) for pensioners,…

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Manjhi releases 1,000 crore under PM job scheme to support 11,333 micro enterprises
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Manjhi releases 1,000 crore under PM job scheme to support 11,333 micro enterprises

New Delhi: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Wednesday released ₹1,000 crore in margin money subsidy under the Prime Minister’s Employment…

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Green financing in India rises to $82 billion, but flows mostly to established sectors: Report

New Delhi: Investment in India’s green transition has increased substantially since the Paris Agreement came into force in 2016. However, green finance in India is…

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